Former school superintendent now focused on helping nonprofits get funding
Countless nonprofits and school organizations rely on grants to fund their work. But applying for these grants often means leaders must take time away...
Lucky Puttz brings mini golf to Aquidneck Island
Business partners Aryn Hawks and Derek Savas could have opened a certain moneymaker with their purchase of a vacant lot on Valley Road in...
Botanical Bar owners sharing their passion for plants
Tucked away in Providence’s West End, the Botanical Bar isn’t a business you typically stumble across. Getting to the speakeasy-style plant store requires some...
Unique kitchen tools, cookware for chefs and hosts
As one of the operators of Mission Burger and Thames Street Kitchen, Anna Burnley knows there are some kitchen tools that culinary professionals simply...
Gaynor teaches calming techniques to ensure students are ready to learn
Jenny Gaynor was a successful elementary school teacher for nearly two decades before setting her sights on a second career.
“Education is more than stuffing...
Starting an amp business sounds sweet
Tom Lovett first began learning the ins and outs of amplifiers out of necessity – having picked up guitar playing at 11 years old,...
She wants to help women connect, thrive and ‘energize their lives’
Walking into one of the rooms at UpRiseHer is almost like walking into your own living room. Warm colors, patterned chairs, soft pillows and,...
Portrait photos in a flash
As the owner of Studio Newport, Olga Enger is no stranger to portrait photography, work that involves extensive preparation, from makeup to lighting.
The Newport-based...
Sonny Nation offers from-scratch dog food made with local ingredients
As a private chef, Ricky Acain is well accustomed to culinary creations for humans. But it wasn’t until recently that he applied his skill...
Former paratrooper still finds aerial thrills while staying grounded
As a young paratrooper, Kyle Phillips routinely saw the world from 1,300 feet, skydiving out of a C-130 aircraft.
As a licensed commercial drone pilot,...
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